
Instant Pot Turkey with Cauliflower, Olives, and Creamy Lemon Dill Rice
An original Instant Pot dish with tender turkey pieces, soft cauliflower, briny green olives, and creamy rice scented with lemon and dill. Comforting, aromatic, and practical for a complete weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 600 g turkey breast, cubed (1.2 inch)
- 200 g long-grain rice (enjuagado)
- 300 g cauliflower (en floretes small)
- 120 g yellow onion (chopped fina)
- 12 g garlic (chopped)
- 80 g pitted green olives (sliced)
- 480 ml chicken or turkey broth (low sodium if possible)
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 15 ml olive oil
- 15 g butter
- 1 unit lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
- 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 g fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 1 g dried oregano
- 5 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. In a bowl, toss the turkey with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and dried oregano.
- 2
2. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté on high. Add the olive oil and butter. Once hot, add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- 3
3. Add the seasoned turkey and brown for 2 minutes, stirring, just until it loses its raw exterior color.
- 4
4. Stir in the rinsed rice for 30 seconds so it absorbs the juices. Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom well to release any stuck bits.
- 5
5. Scatter the cauliflower and green olives on top without stirring too much. Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- 6
6. When the time is up, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release the remaining pressure.
- 7
7. Open the lid and add the heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the rice turns creamy and the cauliflower is tender.
- 8
8. Taste and adjust with the remaining salt if needed. Serve hot. If you want to hold it warm, use the Keep Warm function; a safe serving temperature should be around 74°C / 165°F or above.
Chef tips
For a looser texture, let the dish rest uncovered for 3 minutes before serving. If you want a shinier finish, stir in 1 extra tablespoon of butter at the end.
Substitutions
You can swap the turkey for cubed chicken. The heavy cream can be replaced with light cream, though the result will be less rich. If you do not have fresh dill, use 1 teaspoon dried dill.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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